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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighter Ruben Gonzalez Romero planned to retire after one more season but died on Aug. 24 while fighting the Bivens Creek fire in Montana when he suffered a cardiac emergency—his body will be returned to his native Mexico. Independent Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bob's Valley Market, a staple in the Helena Valley for 50 years, will double in size by adding 15,000 square feet to expand its produce, deli, and bakery. The family-owned store expects to complete construction by summer — 2026 and will build a new parking lot shared with Ace Hardware. KTVH
- ➤ At a meeting on Aug. 28 at Helena College, John Hines from NorthWestern Energy said the planned merger with Black Hills Corp. will keep the Butte headquarters open with minimal layoffs, though regulatory approval is still needed and the process will take 12 to 15 months. Independent Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two nonvoting student representatives — Brock Gardipee of Helena High and Delaney Lynch of Capital High — joined the Helena Public Schools board in June for the 2025-26 school year and said they are ready to speak up for students and help guide school decisions. They will offer their input on the upcoming bond election on Sept.9. Independent Record
- ➤ At Broadwater Elementary, students will receive eight new books each through the If You Give a Child a Book campaign as KTVH and the Scripps Howard Fund boost donations today—helping children living in poverty learn to read. Principal Kellie Boedecker said the drive improves literacy and strengthens home-to-school links. KTVH
- ➤ Last week, the Montana Historical Society led an evening class at Carroll College where students played traditional Indigenous games like guessing sticks from the Chippewa and Run and Scream from the Blackfeet. The class helped students learn about Native traditions and history—improving their understanding of Indigenous heritage. Independent Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 26, Lewis and Clark County commissioners accepted a $10K grant from the Treacy Foundation to purchase and install a propane parlor stove in the historic Unionville School. The restoration will finish by fall as volunteers provide a cash match of $5,550 and $1,286 in labor. Independent Record
WELLNESS NEWS
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Helena's Spring Art Walk
Helena's Spring Art Walk: Visit 100+ artists in-person, on display at more than 40 business hosts from 4 - 8pm. Start by picking up your map at Omerta Arts to win prizes, see two great new exhibitions, real artist studios, live music, BBQ + ice cream, then shuttle to the library and wander back (800 Front St.)
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The Wonder of Elvis Tribute Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Tickets required — Experience the electrifying tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll performed by Donny Edwards.
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Best-Selling Author Sy Montgomery
Western Montana book stores and Montana Book Company welcomes Sy Montgomery—National Book Award finalist of The Soul of an Octopus—and acclaimed wildlife artist Matt Patterson to celebrate the publication of The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle. The bestselling and Sibert Honor–winning creators of The Book of Turtles bring us the true story of a snapping turtle’s extraordinary journey—and the amazing conservationists who helped give him a second chance. This feel-good, gorgeously illustrated story about beating the odds is the true story of a very lucky turtle.
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Best-Selling Author Sy Montgomery
Western Montana book stores and Montana Book Company welcomes Sy Montgomery—National Book Award finalist of The Soul of an Octopus—and acclaimed wildlife artist Matt Patterson to celebrate the publication of The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle. The bestselling and Sibert Honor–winning creators of The Book of Turtles bring us the true story of a snapping turtle’s extraordinary journey—and the amazing conservationists who helped give him a second chance. This feel-good, gorgeously illustrated story about beating the odds is the true story of a very lucky turtle.
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Helena Septemberfest
4-8 p.m. — The Gulch: Downtown Helena — Free entry — Experience a dinosaur-themed weekend of family fun with soapbox derby racing and balloon sculptures.
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38 Special Concert
7-9 p.m. — Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds — Ticket information available — Enjoy a night of Southern rock with iconic hits from 38 Special.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible Training
Sep 15-18 — The Training Den Helena — $2735 — A comprehensive four-day course for system administrators to master Ansible automation skills.
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